bradyd11 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 I'm looking for a 4* in Hollywood Feb 9-12. I've only bid on hotels in Vegas so I'm wondering when would be a good time to bid for these dates in LA. From looking at the forum it looks like I'm a little early. Any help would be appreciated.
AaronJB Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Sharing any prior wins would be greatly appreciated, as the information does help others.This is definitely not too early to bid; what would be your desired max bid per night for this stay?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
bradyd11 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Posted January 3, 2012 The last win or bid I had was over a year ago. I can't recall it exactly.I would like to stay at about $125 a night if I could. Looking through the board I've seen a few wins around there but the rates look nearly double that when I check Hotwire right now.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 Rates are date specific, and unfortunately are high for these nites (the weekend before Valentine's Day perhaps a factor??)... is Hollywood the only zone you're willing to accept? How long do you give it to hope that rates come down and/or consider lowering your star rating, increasing your budget, or including other nearby zones?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bradyd11 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Posted January 3, 2012 I'm open to West Hollywood/Beverly Hills also. I was recommended hotels in those two areas but am willing to look around. I'm also open to bumping my budget up maybe $50 a night for the right hotel. I was just hoping to get one around $125.I would like to book sooner rather than later but if it is in my best interest to wait and see if hotels have more unsold inventory than they were expecting I can do that. Maybe you guys can shed some light on that line of thinking.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ regarding 'Bidding Early or Close to Check-in'.Also, with PRICELINE / HOTWIRE you don't know the name of the hotel until after you purchase, so you'll need to be willing to increase your bid for a '4* hotel in the zones you choose'... not just for the 'right hotel' (since you won't know the hotel until after your purchase)Have you done any bidding yet for this stay? If not, did you want to first only bid Hollywood up to $125, then include Beverly Hills-West Hollywood up to $125, then if still rejected use both zones up to $175... OR is your goal the least expensive 4* or better hotel in either of these two zones?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bradyd11 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Posted January 3, 2012 Just bid $135 4* and was rejected. I'll try again later.And just in Hollywood.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bradyd11 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 Bid $175 for a 4* in Hollywood and was rejected.
bradyd11 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 I broke down and took a 4* in Hollywood from Hotwire. It turned out to be the W. After looking at all the hotels and visiting their websites some hotels were completely booked and I didn't want to be left out. Got it for $240 a night. Feel like I got beat but it's still $80 cheaper per night than from booking on the W website. Looks like I waited too late for this weekend.
thereuare Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Given the low availability hope you're pleased with the ultimately outcome.Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bradyd11 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks. These were the amenities for the 4* in Hollywood:Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s)Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet AccessSpa Services
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